On December 7, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) unveiled the list of newly-elected Chinese and foreign members for 2015. A total of 61 Chinese and 12 foreign scientists were added to the membership this year.

CAS President Bai Chunli awarded the certificates to the new members. At a meeting following the announcement and awarding, Bai asked the new CAS members to carry on the mission and traditions of CAS in accordance with its high moral and academic standards.

CAS President Bai Chunli awards a certificate to a newly-elected CAS member.

Newly-elected female CAS members pose for a photo ( Photo / Xinhua)